Aloha and Hafa Adai to my Outer Island of Yap family and valued ifagalz friends and followers, For years, many of us have made the brave journey from our beautiful, remote atoll of Ifalik in Micronesia to build new lives here in the United States. We arrived in these new...
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From 2015 to Today: A New Real Estate Journey in Hawaii
Back in 2015, the real estate journey began with curiosity, courage, and a deep desire to build something meaningful. Those early days were filled with lessons—some learned the hard way, others through patience and persistence. Each property, each negotiation, and each closing shaped a better understanding of what it truly...
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From Banana Buyer to Banana Keiki Seller: A Journey Rooted in Growth
It all started with a few banana plants purchased out of curiosity and a desire to grow fresh fruit at home. Over time, that curiosity turned into passion. Watching the plants thrive and multiply inspired a deeper appreciation for how resilient and rewarding banana farming can be.
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My Journey Through Surgeries and Hope: Facing Atypical Lipomatous Sarcoma Again
Living with a recurring cancer teaches patience and perspective. It reminds that control is limited, but attitude is not. Support from doctors, family, friends, and now fellow survivors makes a difference. So does faith—faith in medicine, in healing, and in the possibility of better days ahead.
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Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy in Eden Roc, Upper Puna
Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy in Eden Roc, Upper Puna The winds of change are blowing through Upper Puna, and nowhere is that more evident than in Eden Roc. Once overlooked, this peaceful subdivision in Mountain View, Hawaii, is quietly transforming into one of the most promising...
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Raising Pigs in Puna, Hawaii: A Journey of Purpose and Connection
What began as a simple idea has become a living system of sustainability, generosity, and gratitude—a reflection of what makes Puna such a special place to call home.
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Clearing Land in Puna, Hawaii: Lessons Learned About Preserving Soil
Clearing Land in Puna, Hawaii: Lessons Learned About Preserving Soil When clearing land in Puna, Hawaii, one of the biggest surprises is discovering how little soil actually exists. Beneath the lush greenery lies mostly lava rock, with only about an inch of soil in some areas. This thin layer is...
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From Muddy Driveway & Bare Walls to Comfort – Our Off-Grid Journey In Puna, Hawaii
From Buckets & Plastics to Flushing Toilets: Our Off-Grid Journey in Puna District On October 14, 2023, the first night in the off-grid home in Puna District marked the beginning of a life-changing chapter. The house had no roof—just walls and a dream. The sound of the coqui frogs filled...
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Supporting the Call to Modernize the FSM Five-Year Residency Requirement
The article by Mr. Dave Sokoti Bernard, “A Proposal to Update the Residency Requirement for Candidates Seeking Election to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia,” presents a timely and necessary discussion that deserves national attention—especially from Yap State. The current five-year physical residency requirement for congressional candidates, established in 1979,...
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The Turning Point: How an Eviction Notice Sparked My Drive to Own a Home. Keep Your Heads Up, my Friend.
Life has a way of testing resolve at the most inconvenient times. For me, that moment came during midterms at Oregon State University. I was buried in notes, caffeine, and the usual stress that comes with exams when I came home to find a notice taped to the door. The...